The Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) of Yakima and Kittitas Counties is a non-profit agency under contract to the Yakima and Kittitas County Commissioners. Funding comes from a surcharge on filing of District Court civil cases, mediation and training fees, fundraising and grants. The DRC has been helping people resolve conflicts since 1994 and about 80% of people using our services reach a settlement.

Mediation services for family related matters are available on a sliding fee scale which ranges from $25 to $170 per party for each 2-3 hour mediation session. Fees can be waived in extreme financial situations.

The Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) of Yakima and Kittitas Counties is a non-profit agency under contract to the Yakima and Kittitas County Commissioners. Funding comes from a surcharge on filing of District Court civil cases, mediation and training fees, fundraising and grants. The DRC has been helping people resolve conflicts since 1994 and about 80% of people using our services reach a settlement.

Mediation is most helpful in situations in which parties are willing to sit down and talk together with the help of a trained mediator. The mediation process can help improve communication between divorced or separated parents. It can help them work together to develop a parenting plan that works well for the children and both parents. It can also be used to help divorcing couples divide up their assets and liabilities.